SHORING BOX & RELATED METHODS

摘要

A shoring box having frame supports coupled to lateral spreader bars. The shoring box is configured to accept exterior panels in a manner capable of providing vertical translation about an exterior surface of the shoring box. The shoring box is further configured to accept a plurality of interior panels in a manner capable of providing customizable shoring above and below utility lines, pipes, duct banks, and the like. In this regard, the shoring box is adapted to shore around one or more obstructions within an excavation, trench, or hole.

主权项

1. A shoring box, comprising:
two or more support frames adapted for attachment via a plurality of spreaders extending therebetween; said frames each adapted to receive one or more exterior panels configured for vertical translation about an exterior surface of the support frames; and said frames each further adapted to receive one or more interior panels adapted for configurable attachment about an interior surface of the frames; characterized in that: the shoring box is configured to drop into a trench or hole having an obstruction therein, wherein said exterior panels are each adapted to vertically translate upon making contact with the obstruction, and wherein said interior panels may be attached to the shoring box about an interior surface thereof for shoring an area below the obstruction.